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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,974.53, 41,368.95 and 17,399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,974.53, 41,368.95 and 17,399.28 is: 24,013.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,974.53 : 41,368.95 = 17,399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,974.53/41,368.95 = 17,399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,974.53x = 41,368.95 × 17,399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,974.53x = 719,789,944.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,789,944.36/29,974.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,013.39

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